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Hayes Freedom is named a Community Pride Design winner

Affordable housing complex in Washougal also receives honorable mention

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Among the energy efficiency elements of Hayes Freedom High School is its use of solar panels. The roof is sloped to the south to take advantage of 2,500 square feet of the photovoltaic panels. The design produces 16 watts of power per square foot at peak hour, and up to 40 kilowatts of electricity, which equals 43,200 KW-hours per year, saving $3,100 in electric bills.

Hayes Freedom High School in Camas will be among six facilities honored later this month as part of the annual Community Pride Design Awards.

The projects are being recognized for their innovative approach to historic restoration, sustainability, community enhancement, public facilities and commercial development.

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